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T-cells

New target for development of drugs to fight viruses

5 April 2019

T-cell molecule could be the key to more effective virus and cancer treatments

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Researchers uncover new cause of abdominal aortic aneurysm

4 April 2019

Lipids research could lead to preventative treatments for potentially fatal condition

Third year medical student Hannah Cowan at Tredegarville Church in Wales Primary School.

Curriculum brought to life by medical student

1 April 2019

Third year medical student Hannah Cowan worked in partnership with Yvonne Proctor, Year 6 teacher to identify ‘alcohol awareness’ as an area which would benefit from the development of an innovative educational resource within the health and well-being theme of the current curriculum.

John Atack, Peter Halligan and Simon Ward in the lab

Bringing a new generation of drugs to patients

22 March 2019

Cardiff University launches Medicines Discovery Institute

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Science in Health LIVE turns 25 in style

21 March 2019

The School of Medicine's 25th anniversary Science in Health LIVE event was a huge success.

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25th anniversary of Science in Health LIVE

8 March 2019

Celebrating 25 years of inspiring future scientists and clinicians

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‘Game changer’ in treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

4 March 2019

New test can predict how people with leukaemia will respond to chemotherapy

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New insights into underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease

28 February 2019

Cardiff University’s largest-ever Alzheimer’s gene study achieves landmark breakthroughs

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Improved outlook for people of African descent with treatment-resistant schizophrenia

26 February 2019

More people of African descent with treatment-resistant schizophrenia could be safely given drug best proven to manage symptoms

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Brain Games is back

22 February 2019

Brain Games is set to return to the National Museum of Wales Cardiff on Sunday 10 March 2019

MRI scan of the brain of someone with MS

Long-term benefits from intensive therapy in early stages of MS

20 February 2019

Early intensive therapy for multiple sclerosis leads to better long-term outcomes, despite being perceived as high risk

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Improving diagnosis of colorectal cancer

20 February 2019

Developing safe and cost-effective colorectal cancer tests

Virus

Seeing the unseeable

19 February 2019

Using crystals to unpick how viruses work

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Immunological scarring from coeliac disease

14 February 2019

Coeliac disease can cause irreversible changes to immune cells

Pregnant woman smoking cigarette

Demonisation of smoking and drinking in pregnancy can prevent cessation

12 February 2019

Less moral judgement and more support may help women refrain from smoking and drinking during pregnancy

Man in hospital bed having hand held

Better out-of-hours palliative care needed

30 January 2019

Improvements urgently needed to out-of-hours palliative care

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Could AI improve patient care in the NHS?

29 January 2019

Research reveals that machine learning could provide an equally accurate and reliable prognosis for patients with cardiovascular disease

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Free summer schools for teenagers

18 January 2019

Social mobility charity launches new partnership with the University

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Digital technology in management of Huntington’s

6 December 2018

£16 million European collaboration aims to improve quality of life for people with neurodegenerative diseases

Wales Gene Park sixth form conference

Wales Gene Park sixth form conference continues to be huge success

1 December 2018

This highly popular event provides year 12 and 13 biology students with an opportunity to hear experts talk on DNA and genetics/genomics-related subjects in a conference setting, and includes information stands, interactive exhibits and a student quiz.